Rear window replacement for your Lexus IS, instant quote across six active variants, fitted by approved technicians near you — booked in under two minutes.
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Lexus
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IS
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Rear window pricing varies based on generation, trim specification, and integrated features such as heating elements, antenna integration, and alarm-wire circuits. Earlier IS models without these features are typically the most straightforward to replace, whilst later variants with embedded heating and antenna grids require precise factory-spec matching. Encapsulated rear glass (with trim pre-bonded) may also affect availability and cost depending on the year.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £432 — £884 | 5 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £432 — £884 | 5 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £432 — £884 | 5 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £432 — £884 | 5 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £432 — £884 | 5 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £432 — £884 | 5 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £432 — £884 | 3 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £884 — £884 | 1 variant | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £884 — £884 | 1 variant | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £884 — £884 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £884 — £884 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £884 — £884 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £884 — £884 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £607 — £884 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £607 — £607 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £607 — £607 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £607 — £607 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £607 — £607 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £607 — £607 | 1 variant | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £607 — £607 | 1 variant | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £607 — £607 | 1 variant | Price my 1998 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older ISs can still be booked.
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Rear window replacement for your IS follows a straightforward process from instant quote through fitting and aftercare.
Answer a quick quiz about your IS — make, model, year, and features — to generate an instant quote.
A parts check confirms the exact rear glass specification, including any heating element, antenna, or alarm-wire details.
You're matched with an approved technician in your area who sources the matching factory-spec glass.
On fitting day, your technician removes the shattered rear panel, clears accessible glass shards, and bonds the new unit into place.
A professional valet afterwards is recommended to remove any fine shards that may have lodged in the interior.
Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Rear window replacement is typically completed within a couple of hours; your technician will confirm the exact timeline and drive-away readiness before leaving.
Most rear window replacements for the Lexus IS can be completed at your home or workplace on a mobile basis. However, if your IS carries integrated heating or antenna elements, the technician may request workshop access for post-fit diagnostics to confirm the electrical circuits are properly restored.
The no-split rule means if a workshop visit is needed, the entire job (removal, fitting, and diagnostics) happens in one location — we don't split the work across two days. Your technician confirms the arrangement at booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
A thin metal wire embedded in the glass forms part of your vehicle's alarm circuit and must be present in the replacement panel.
An alarm wire is a fine metal thread laminated into the windscreen or rear window glass as part of the vehicle's anti-theft or alarm system. Unlike heated-wire windscreens (which warm the glass), alarm wires carry a continuous electrical loop that detects glass breakage. When the glass shatters, the wire breaks and triggers the alarm. The wire serves no structural or visibility purpose—it exists purely for security detection.
Check your vehicle handbook or ask your dealership service department whether your model includes an alarm wire in the windscreen or rear window. You won't see it easily from inside or outside the vehicle—it's laminated into the glass itself. If your car has an audible or visual alarm triggered by glass breakage (separate from motion sensors), an alarm wire is likely present.
If your windscreen or rear window includes an alarm wire, the replacement glass must have an identical wire fitted to restore the alarm loop. This is a dealership-specification requirement and affects glass sourcing—aftermarket glass may not carry the wire, so OEM (original equipment) glass is often necessary. The wire itself does not affect fitting time, cure time, or calibration requirements. Confirm wire presence when booking so we source the correct glass variant.
Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
The Lexus IS has been in continuous production since 1998, spanning multiple generations with evolving glass technology. Early IS models featured straightforward rear windows, while later generations introduced integrated heating elements and AM/FM radio antennas within the rear glass itself.
From the mid-2010s onwards, Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) and its successors brought forward-facing cameras to the windscreen, though the rear window remained a functional panel without ADAS sensors. Modern IS variants may include solar-control rear glass and alarm-wire integration depending on trim and year.
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